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A Space to Call Home
The Joneses know their way around home building and remodeling. By their estimation, they’ve built or remodeled more than a dozen houses. They’ve lived in everything from a Manhattan apartment in New York City to

Phase One and Massey Engineering Reflect on the First Anniversary of Their Partnership
“Everything is fixable.” That’s Dallas Massey’s mantra when he approaches a project. And it’s a line that’s served him well since he merged his company with Phase One one year ago. Dallas is a structural

“The Thought of Renovating Was So Terrifying”
Before purchasing their historic home, the Fergusons lived in new-construction houses. They’d never tackled a major renovation. “The thought of renovating was so terrifying,” Kathy explained. “But they made it really, really easy, and they

It’s More Than Just a Transaction
When the Fergusons first moved to Columbia 11 years ago, they found the ideal home. Four beds, three and a half baths, a garage, and a big backyard. And it was all in the idyllic

The Story of Azalea Building Group and Phase One
Pam Crane and CJ Disharoon had been talking. They were both experiencing the same problems. Frustrated by the status quo of the construction industry, Pam and CJ started asking each other questions. They had conversations

2022 Pinnacle Award for Best Remodeling Project
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina recently awarded Azalea Building Group the prestigious Pinnacle award for best remodeling project for $200,000-$299,000. This is the third year in a row that our construction firm, Azalea

It Wasn’t Too Good to Be True
“I couldn’t find anything and it was almost disturbingly consistent.” That’s how Jahan Salehi describes his hunt for negative reviews about Phase One. He was on an intense search to find the perfect contractor. Jahan

How to Know if You Need an Architect for Your Home Project
When you think about drawings or plans for a home, an architect may be the first thing that comes to mind. And we’re often asked by clients if an architect is needed for a

Designed and Delivered from 1,000 Miles Away
The distance between Corpus Christi, TX and Orangeburg, SC is about 1,222 miles, give or take a few depending on the route (and if you want to go through Atlanta). Stephanie Jackson and her husband